How do resource extraction projects affect community health? – Evidence from Mozambique and other African countries
The resource extraction sector in Mozambique has proliferated in the last decade. While the development of resource extraction projects can promote economic growth, there are also potential negative impacts on the health and wellbeing of local communities. The findings of the Health Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development (HIA4SD) project offer new insights into the complex environmental, social, and economic changes that affect health in communities surrounding natural resource extraction projects.
